Cane Corso UK & Molosser Rescuehttp://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 23:30:33 +0000en-UShourly1115180205The Kennels start to take shapehttp://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/kennels-start-take-shape/
http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/kennels-start-take-shape/#respondSun, 20 May 2018 20:02:31 +0000http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/?p=2384Back in August 2017 the Cane Corso UK and Molosser rescue was offered a marvellous opportunity of some land with permission to build 3 kennels which would allow the rescue the opportunity to […]

]]>Back in August 2017 the Cane Corso UK and Molosser rescue was offered a marvellous opportunity of some land with permission to build 3 kennels which would allow the rescue the opportunity to help rescue more dogs.

With this in mind a GoFundMe page was set up to raise the £3000 needed to purchase the materials to build the 3 Kennels, thanks to the support of those who donated to the GoFundMe page and some private donations of money and materials the rescue has been able to build the 3 kennels which are nearly ready to start housing some of the Cane Corsos/Molosser we have presently in the rescue.

Without your kind donations the rescue would not have been able to do this and we thank you with all our heart for helping our little rescue grow and in doing so help the many Corsi and Molosser that unfortunately find themselves without a present home.

Here’s some photos to show what your donations have helped build from the start to the finish.

I would like to give a very special mention to Yvonne and James Yeomans, fosterers and life time supporters of our rescue who have donated an amazing £3000.00, thank you both so very, very much, all of you are truly amazing.

]]>http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/kennels-start-take-shape/feed/02384GoFundMe Help us build some much needed kennelshttp://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/gofundme-help-us-build-much-needed-kennels/
http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/gofundme-help-us-build-much-needed-kennels/#commentsSat, 12 Aug 2017 08:31:17 +0000http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/?p=2129Kennels for the Rescue ; Can You Help Us Cane Corso UK and Molosser Rescue is a small rescue situated in the Bedfordshire area that specialises in the Rescue and […]

Cane Corso UK and Molosser Rescue is a small rescue situated in the Bedfordshire area that specialises in the Rescue and Rehabilitation of Cane Corso and other large Molosser breeds.

We rely on the generosity of the general public to fund the work that we do and the kindness of many dog food manufacturers and shops that send our wonderful rescues regular donations of food and treats.

Unfortunately as the Cane Corso gains popularity in the UK, so does the requirement for more rescue spaces. At present we are taking between 5-8 calls per week from people wanting to give up their Corsos for a variety of reasons, and lack of breeder back up means that these dogs will either end up PTS, in a local pound or sold on.

We use facilities at a local rehoming centre where some of our dogs reside whilst being assessed & re-trained before rehomed, however spaces are limited, this means we are regularly turning needy dogs away due to the simple fact that we have no kennels available.

Recently we have been offered a marvellous opportunity of some land with permission to build 3 kennels which will allow more opportunity to rescue more needy dogs. This is a fantastic chance to grow the rescue, something that is desperately needed here in the UK to cope with the demand of dogs requiring our help and support.

We are kindly requesting your help and generosity to assist us in raising £3000 which will help buy raw materials – concrete, breeze blocks, kennel and roof panels and pay for labour to create this additional space for us.

If you are unable to donate financially but are able to donate raw materials or help with labour we would also love to hear from you.Please help us continue to assist needy dogs and ensure they have a happy and safe future, .

Come on everyone please dig deep and help us achieve our target.

Please find below a link to our GoFundMe page where we hope to raise enough to build the kennels

Please consider Subscribing to the “Rescue’s Blog” to find out how this young puppy and the other rescue dogs are getting on, when new rescues arrive and how some of our lucky rescues are doing in their forever homes.

If you think that you could help the rescue please check out our “Please Help” pages for more information

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http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/sponsors-we-love-you/#respondTue, 30 May 2017 07:29:52 +0000http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/?p=2075This blog post is to thank all the wonderful companies and people who have been kind enough to sponsor the rescue and help us rescue and re-home the rescue dogs […]

]]>This blog post is to thank all the wonderful companies and people who have been kind enough to sponsor the rescue and help us rescue and re-home the rescue dogs that come through our kennel doors. without you we would not be able to help the many dogs we do.

Thank You from the bottom of our hearts

If we’ve missed anyone please let us know and we’ll be sure to add you..

Thanks again for helping to support our work here at the rescue and help us continue the work we do

]]>http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/sponsors-we-love-you/feed/02075Fun Day Dog Show 01/07/2017http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/fun-day-01072017/
http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/fun-day-01072017/#respondTue, 16 May 2017 20:04:14 +0000http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/?p=2066Well its close approaching that time of year when the rescue opens it’s doors for its annual Fundraising Fun Day Dog Show, so make sure to put this date in […]

]]>Well its close approaching that time of year when the rescue opens it’s doors for its annual Fundraising Fun Day Dog Show, so make sure to put this date in your diary “Sat 1st July 2017” and come down and meet the dogs we presently have in the rescue.
Cane Corso and Molosser Fun Day Dog Show 01/07/2017

The Fun Day is also a chance for previous rescues and their owners to come down and visit all the volunteers who help these beautiful dogs find their forever homes, its a way to say thanks for all the work they put it, while at the same time allowing prospective new rescue owners to perhaps have a chat and find out everything they might need to know about what’s involved with rescuing a Cane Corso/Molosser breed.

As a visitor/reader of our blog, this Fun Day also allows you to come and see how the success stories of the rescue are doing.

We’ll also have on the day people who can give sound advice on taking the best care of your Cane Corso’s/Molosser Breeds and also hopefully provide you with answers to any questions you might have . . the best thing about these people you’ll meet on the day is they will be honest, they won’t lie to you and they will tell you as it is . . as we all are i believe 110% committed to this wonderful breed.

We’ll also as usual have food, stalls on site with a raffle for you to enter and most importantly we’ll have the Fun Day dog show it self with 12 various Classes to enter your dog’s in, so could you and your dog be a winner on the day ? Only one way to find out and that is to come down on the day and enter.

By coming down to the Fun Day Dog Show you are helping the rescue continue its work to rescue and raise awareness of Cane Corso/Molosser breeds that are unfortunately either being dumped/abandoned or given up to rescues, your also maybe even finding the rescue dog for you on the day.

All monies raised from entry fees, the raffle and food sales on the day goes directly to the rescue.

]]>http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/fun-day-01072017/feed/02066Hugo and Happy Dog UKhttp://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/hugo-happy-dog-uk/
http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/hugo-happy-dog-uk/#respondTue, 28 Mar 2017 11:28:54 +0000http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/?p=2053Well where do I begin with this post . . on Friday we received a call and then an email from Vince and Mel who adopted the lovely little girl […]

]]>Well where do I begin with this post . . on Friday we received a call and then an email from Vince and Mel who adopted the lovely little girl Lola from us.

It seemed that they’d been in contact with a lovely gentleman called Hugo who works for Happy Dog UK a manufacturer & supplier of dog food and explained a little about the Cane Corso UK & Molosser Rescue and how we now have 6 rather large, loveable rescues that are literally eating their way through the rescues limited funds and asked if there was any way that Happy Dog UK could help.

Well shortly after Vince had been in contact with Hugo and Happy Dog UK we received an email informing us that we were to expect a kind donation of 12 x 15kg bags of Happy Dog UK’s Maxi Adult Large Breed.

One of our rescue dogs was there to help, well we say help, more sniff the delivery as it arrived and wonder if its all for them

If it were not for people/companies like Hugo/Happy Dog UK, we as a solely independent and volunteer funded rescue would not be able to survive and rescue these wonderful dogs, especially now at a time when there seems to be more Cane Corso/Molosser breeds finding their way into the rescue system.

This donation helps us ensure that we can continue taking in, assessing, caring for and finding forever homes for the dogs that come into the rescue, donations such as this also gives the rescue a much needed breathing space and chance to start building rather than reaching into our limited funds, as we never know what situation is just around the corner and what care the next dog through our doors might need.

If you would like to learn more about Happy Dog UK please click on the links highlighted in this post or click on the image below and you’ll be taken to their website where you can learn about, order and buy the dog food they provide.

Happy Dog cover all life stages of your dog from puppy through junior, adult right up to senior, as well as catering for dogs that may need specific dietary needs :

]]>http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/hugo-happy-dog-uk/feed/02053Interested in getting a Cane Corso?http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/2021-2/
http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/2021-2/#respondFri, 24 Feb 2017 09:43:37 +0000http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/?p=2021Recently the rescue has been inundated with calls regarding Cane Corso that have either been dumped/abandoned or given up by owners that could not cope with them and that did […]

]]>Recently the rescue has been inundated with calls regarding Cane Corso that have either been dumped/abandoned or given up by owners that could not cope with them and that did not wish to keep them anymore.

A lot of these Cane Corso where imports that had been sold/bought by what the rescue can only call “Novice Owners”

By “Novice Owners” we mean people who have not taken the time to research the breed or even taken the time to speak to other Corsi owners.

With this in mind we wanted to share the following information that we hope will make these “Novices” think twice before purchasing a Cane Corso, especially an imported one.

Interested in getting a Cane Corso?

You must be or you wouldn’t be reading this.

THE CANE CORSO IS NOT THE PERFECT BREED FOR EVERYONE.

As a breed they have a few features that some people find charming, but that some people find mildly unpleasant and some people find downright intolerable.
There are different breeds for different needs. There are over 200 purebred breeds of dogs in the world. Maybe you’d be better off with some other breed. Maybe you’d be better off with a cat. Maybe you’d be better off with goldfish, a parakeet, a hamster, or some house plants.

DON’T GET A CANE CORSO

if you are attracted to the breed chiefly by its appearance. Once they grow out of their “cute” puppy stage, the Cane Corso is a ~110+ lb. dog that requires heavy socialization and training by an experienced “alpha” owner, as they are not a “happy-go lucky” mastiff – they will not “love” everyone they meet. They are indifferent to other people and dogs and VERY protective of their family and home. CC’s are unique, intensely loyal, protective, sensitive, and serious dogs – traits that require thoughtful consideration before adopting a

DON’T GET A CANE CORSO

if you don’t intend to educate (train) your dog. Basic obedience and household rules training is not optional for the Cane Corso. As an absolute minimum, you must teach him to reliably respond to commands to come, to lie down, to stay, and to walk at your side, on or off leash and regardless of temptations. You must also teach him to respect your household rules: e.g., is he allowed to get on the furniture? Is he allowed to beg at the table? What you allow or forbid is unimportant; but it is critical that you, not the dog, make these choices and that you enforce your rules consistently. You must commit yourself to attending an 8 to 10 week series of weekly lessons at a local obedience club or professional trainer and to doing one or two short (5 to 20 minutes) homework sessions per day. As commands are learned, they must be integrated into your daily life by being used whenever appropriate and enforced consistently.
Young CC puppies are relatively easy to train: they are eager to please, intelligent, and calm-natured, with a relatively good attention span. Once a CC has learned something, he tends to retain it well.

Your cute, sweet little Cane Corso puppy will grow up to be a large, powerful dog with a highly self-assertive personality and the determination to finish whatever he starts.

If he has grown up respecting you and your rules, then all his physical and mental strength will work for you.

But if he has grown up without rules and guidance from you, surely he will make his own rules, and his physical and mental powers will often act in opposition to your needs and desires.

For example: he may tow you down the street as if competing in a weight pull trial; he may grab food off the table; he may forbid your guests entry to his home. This training cannot be delegated to someone else, e.g., by sending the dog away to “boarding school,” because the relationship of respect and obedience is personal between the dog and the individual who does the training.

This is true of all dogs to a greater or lesser degree, but definitely to a very great degree in CC’s. While you definitely may want the help of an experienced trainer to teach you how to train your dog, you yourself must actually train your Cane Corso. As each lesson is well learned, then the rest of the household (except young children) must also work with the dog, insisting he obey them as well.
Many of the CC’s that are rescued from pounds and shelters show clearly that they have received little or no basic training, neither in obedience nor in household department; yet these same dogs respond well to such training by the rescuer or the adopter.

It seems likely that a failure to train the dog is a significant cause of CC abandonment. If you don’t intend to educate your dog, preferably during puppyhood, you would be better off with a breed that is both small and socially submissive, e.g., a Shetland Sheepdog. Such a dog does require training, but a little bit goes further than with a Cane Corso. CC’s can, with adequate training, excel at such working competitions as field trials and hunt tests, obedience, agility, and tracking.

DON’T GET A CANE CORSO

if you lack leadership (self-assertive) personality.

Dogs do not believe in social equality. They live in a social hierarchy led by a pack-leader (Alpha).

The alpha dog is generally benevolent, affectionate, and non-bullying towards his subordinates; but there is never any doubt in his mind or in theirs that the alpha is the boss and makes the rules.

Whatever the breed, if you do not assume the leadership, the dog will do so sooner or later, and with more or less unpleasant consequences for the abdicating owner.

Like the untrained dog, the pack leader dog makes his own rules and enforces them against other members of the household by means of a dominant physical posture and a hard-eyed stare, followed by a snarl, then a knockdown blow or a bite.

Breeds differ in tendencies towards social dominance; and individuals within a breed differ considerably. CC’s as a breed tend to be of a socially dominant personality. You really cannot afford to let a Cane Corso become your boss.

You do not have to have the personality or mannerisms of a Marine boot camp Sergeant, but you do have to have the calm, quiet self-assurance and self assertion of the successful parent (“Because I’m your mother, that’s why.”) or successful grade-school teacher.

If you think you might have difficulty asserting yourself calmly and confidently to exercise leadership, then choose a breed known for its socially subordinate disposition, such as a Golden Retriever or a Shetland Sheepdog, and be sure to ask the breeder to select one of the more submissive pups in the litter for you. If the whole idea of “being the boss” frightens or repels you, don’t get a dog at all.

Cats don’t expect leadership. A caged bird or hamster, or fish doesn’t need leadership or household rules. Leadership and training are inextricably intertwined: leadership personality enables you to train your dog, and being trained by you reinforces your dog’s perception of you as the alpha.

DON’T GET A CANE CORSO

if you want a totally unaggressive and unprotective dog.

Most CC’s have an assertive and confident personality. When confronted with a threat, a proper Cane Corso will be somewhat more ready to fight than to flee. Thus he may respond aggressively in situations where many other breeds back down.

Most CC’s have some inclination to act aggressively to repel intruders on their territory (i.e.,your home) and to counteract assaults upon their packmates (you and your family).

Without training and leadership from you to guide him, the dog cannot judge correctly whom to repel and whom to tolerate. Without training and leadership, sooner or later he may injure an innocent person who will successfully sue you for more than you own. With good training and leadership from you, he can be profoundly valuable as a defender of your home and family. (See also remarks on stability and socialization below.)
If you feel no need of an assertive dog, if you are embarrassed by a barking dog at your door, or if you have the slightest doubts of your ability and willingness to supply the essential socialization, training and leadership, then please choose one of the many breeds noted for thoroughly unaggressive temperament, such as a Sheltie or a Golden Retriever.

DON’T GET A CANE CORSO

if you are unwilling to share your house and your life with your dog.

CC’s were bred to share in the work of the family and to spend most of their waking hours working with the family. They thrive on companionship and they want to be wherever you are.

They are happiest living with you in your house and going with you when you go out. While they usually tolerate being left at home by themselves, they should not be relegated to the backyard or kennel.

A puppy exiled from the house is likely to grow up to be unsociable (fearful and/or unprovokedly aggressive), unruly, and unhappy. He may well develop pastimes, such as digging or barking, that will displease you and/or your neighbors. An adult so exiled will be miserable too.

If you don’t strongly prefer to have your dog’s companionship as much as possible, enjoying having him sleep in your bedroom at night and sharing many of your activities by day, you should choose a breed less oriented to human companionship. Likewise, if your job or other obligations prevent you from spending much time with your dog. No dog is really happy without companionship, but the pack hounds are more tolerant of being kenneled or yarded so long as it is in groups of 2 or more. A better choice would be a cat, as they are solitary by nature.

DON’T GET A CANE CORSO

if you don’t value laid-back companionship and calm affection. A Cane Corso becomes deeply attached and devoted to his own family, but he doesn’t “wear his heart on his sleeve.”

Some are noticeably reserved, others are more outgoing, but few adults are usually exuberantly demonstrative of their affection. They make remarkable eye contact with their favorite people.

They like to be near you, usually in the same room, preferably on a comfortable pad or cushion in a corner or under a table, just “keeping you company.” They enjoy conversation, petting and cuddling when you offer it, but they are moderate and not overbearing in coming to you to demand much attention.

They are emotionally sensitive to their favorite people: when you are joyful, proud, angry, or grief-stricken, your Cane Corso will immediately perceive it and will believe himself to be the cause.

The relationship can be one of great mellowness, depth and subtlety; it is a relation on an adult-to-adult level, although certainly not one devoid of playfulness – CC’s are famous for their vocalization with their people (the “roo-roo-roos” and the snorts).

As puppies, of course, they will be more dependent, more playful, and more demonstrative. In summary, CC’s tend to be sober and thoughtful, rather than giddy clowns or synchophants.

A number of breeds retain into adulthood a more puppyish and playful disposition, e.g., Australian Shepherds, Malamutes, and others. Quite a few are far more dramatically demonstrative and/or more clingingly dependent, e.g., the Golden Retriever.

DON’T GET A CANE CORSO

if you are fastidious about the neatness of your home. Although it is technically true that CC’s do not shed long coats and do not require professional grooming, they do “blow coat” at least twice a year and your house will be full of “dust bunnies” tumbleweeding their way about your house. I don’t mean to imply that you must be a slob or slattern to live happily with a CC, but you do have to have the attitude that your dog’s company means more to you than does neatness and you do have to be comfortable with a less than immaculate house. All dogs, like all children, create a greater or lesser degree of household mess. The Basenji is perhaps the cleanest, due to its cat-like habits; but cats are cleaner yet, and goldfish hardly ever mess up the house.

DON’T GET A CANE CORSO

if you dislike daily physical exercise. CC’s need exercise to maintain the health of heart and lungs and to maintain muscle tone.

An adult Cane Corso should have a morning outing of a mile or more, as you walk briskly, jog, or bicycle beside him, and a similar evening outing.

For puppies, shorter and slower walks, several times a day are preferred for exercise and housebreaking. But, more than just walks, you need to “work” your Cane Corso. CC’s were bred to work hard and the modern dogs still thrive on work.

Anyone who owns one should be able to devote at least 20 minutes a day either working, training, retrieving or playing with them. CC’s that are not worked – both physically and mentally – are prone to mischief and will not “think.” These active, intelligent dogs need jobs and responsibilities – it is best if you designate what these jobs are – you might not agree with what your Cane Corso decides is important!
All dogs need daily exercise of greater or lesser length and vigor. If providing this exercise and work is beyond you, physically or temperamentally, then choose one of the many small and energetic breeds that can exercise itself within your fenced yard. Most of the Toys and Terriers fit this description, but don’t be surprised if a Terrier is inclined to dig in the earth since digging out critters is the job that they were bred to do. Cats can be exercised indoors with mouse-on-a-string toys. Hamsters will exercise themselves on a wire wheel. House plants don’t need exercise.

DON’T GET A CANE CORSO

if you believe that dogs should run “free.” Whether you live in town or country, no dog can safely be left to run “free” outside your fenced property and without your direct supervision and control.

The price of such “freedom” is inevitably injury or death: from dogfights, from automobiles, from the Pound or from justifiably irate neighbors. Even though CC’s are home-loving and less inclined to roam than most breeds, an unfenced Cane Corso is destined for disaster.

A thoroughly obedience-trained Cane Corso can enjoy the limited and supervised freedom of off-leash walks with you in appropriately chosen environments.

If you don’t want the responsibility of confining and supervising your pet, then no breed of dog is suitable for you. A neutered cat will survive such irresponsibly given “freedom” somewhat longer than a dog, but will eventually come to grief. A better answer for those who crave a “free” pet is to set out feeding stations for some of the indigenous wildlife, such as raccoons, which will visit for handouts and which may eventually tolerate your close observation.

DON’T GET A CANE CORSO

if you can’t afford to buy, feed, and provide health care for one. CC’s are not a cheap breed to buy, as running a careful breeding program with due regard for temperament, trainability, and physical soundness (hips & eyes especially) cannot be done cheaply.

The time the breeder should put into each puppy’s “pre-school” and socialization is also costly. The “bargain” puppy from a “back-yard breeder” who unselectively mates any two CC’s who happen to be of opposite sex may well prove to be extremely costly in terms of bad temperament, bad health, and lack of essential socialization. In contrast, the occasional adult or older pup is available at modest price from a disenchanted owner or from a breeder, shelter, or rescuer to whom the dog was abandoned; most of these “used” CC’s are capable of becoming a marvelous dog for you if you can provide training,leadership, and understanding.

Whatever the initial cost of your Cane Corso, the upkeep will not be cheap Being large dogs, CC’s eat relatively large meals. (Need I add that what goes in one end must eventually come out the other?) Large dogs tend to have larger veterinary bills, as the amount of anesthesia and of most medications is proportional to body weight. Spaying or neutering, which costs more for larger dogs, is an essential expense for virtually all pet CC’s, as it “takes the worry out of being close”, prevents serious health problems in later life, and makes the dog a more pleasant companion. CC’s are subject to hip dysplasia which can be costly to treat. (Your best insurance against dysplasia is to buy only from a litter bred from OFA-certified parents and (if possible), grandparents. Yes, this generally means paying more.

Finally, the modest fee for participation in a series of basic obedience training classes is an essential investment in harmonious living with your dog; such fees are the same for all breeds, although conceivably you will need to travel a bit further from home to find a training class teacher who is competent with the more formidable breeds, such as the Cane Corso. The modest annual outlays for immunizations and for local licensing are generally the same for all breeds, although some counties have a lower license fee for spayed/neutered dogs. All dogs, of whatever breed and however cheaply acquired, require significant upkeep costs, and all are subject to highly expensive veterinary emergencies. Likewise all cats.

DON’T GET A CANE CORSO

if you are not willing to commit yourself for the dog’s entire lifetime. No dog deserves to be cast out because his owners want to move to a no-pet apartment or because he is no longer a cute puppy or didn’t grow up to be a beauty contest winner or because his owners through lack of leadership and training have allowed him to become an unruly juvenile delinquent with a repertoire of undesirable behaviors. The prospects of a responsible and affectionate second home for a “used” dog are never very bright, but they are especially dim for a large, poorly mannered dog.

A Cane Corso dumped into a Pound or Shelter has almost no chance of survival unless he has the great good fortune to be spotted by someone dedicated to Cane Corso Rescue.

The prospects for adoption for a youngish, well-trained CC whose owner seeks the assistance of the nearest Cane Corso Club or Rescue group are fairly good; but an older CC has diminishing prospects. Be sure to contact your breeder, breed organization or Rescue group if you are diagnosed as terminally ill or have other equally valid reason for seeking an adoptive home.

Be sure to contact your breeder or rescuer if you are beginning to have difficulties in training your Cane Corso, so these can be resolved. Be sure to make arrangements in your will or with your family to ensure continued care or adoptive home for your Cane Corso if you should pre-decease him.
The life span of a Cane Corso is from 10 to 12 years. If that seems too long a time for you to give an unequivocal loyalty to your Cane Corso, then please do not get one! Indeed, as most dogs have a life expectancy that is as long or longer, please do not get any dog!

CONCLUSION

If all the preceding “bad news” about CC’s hasn’t turned you away from the breed, then by all means DO GET A CANE CORSO! But maybe consider getting your first Corso from a rescue, as a lot of people choose to ignore the bad news and end up dumping them when they can’t cope anymore
They are every bit as wonderful as any that are bought, but with maybe just a little extra baggage !

Remember that when you buy an import you will be unlikely to get the full support of the breeder:

They will most likely not be on the end of a phone and available to give advice on making your Cane Corso a productive and full member of your family

They will not be able to visit your homes to give you a homecheck and see if your lifestyle is compatible with owning a Cane Corso.

And most importantly as the Corso is from abroad it is highly unlikely that you will have a breeder who will take back or help re-home a Corso who’s family no-longer want him/her or cannot cope with their Corso.

Not all import breeders of Corso will be like this, but take a minute to think about it, if you were to sell a dog overseas, would you be willing to get on a plane to travel abroad to give advice or take back a dog you’ve just sold, most likely at your own expense (As I can’t imagine many owners re-imbursing the breeder for his and the dogs flights)

So please please take the time to learn about the breed and seriously consider if a Corso is for you, if after all this you think one is, think again, join Corso groups on Facebook, speak to UK Bases Corso owners, contact the Corso Rescue, really really learn about the breed, ask if you can meet a Corso and its family and maybe even consider a rescue Cane Corso as a family member, why run the risk of bringing a dog into the country only for it to be dumpedd/abandoned when you realise it isn’t the dog for you.

Thank you for reading and please if you know someone who wants a Cane Corso share this with them, it may just help another Corso from ending up in the already thinly stretched Cane Corso Rescue system (at present there is only one Cane Corso specific rescue in the UK and it is becoming overwhelmed with dumped/abandoned dogs)

Please remember that if you wish to adopt one of our rescue dogs, that you will be required to complete an adoption form that can be downloaded here CCUKMR_Adoption_Form

We request that anyone considering adopting a Cane Corso or Molosser breed from the rescue takes time and read the following :

Every dog in our care will be vet checked, vaccinated, wormed & neutered or spayed before being re-homed.

We will not place an adult Corso/Mastiff in a home with small children, unless we are fully aware of the background of the dog and happy that children have played an active part in the dog’s previous home.

If you are considering re-homing one of the dogs in our care we would like to ask that you take the time to speak to people who know the breed and to be 100% sure that you can offer that dog the correct training and care & of course please contact us.

We ask that your garden is safe and secure for our rescue dogs, fencing should be at least 6ft in height all round or good high hedges with no way out (holes etc)

]]>http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/2021-2/feed/02021Pet Memorial Woodlandhttp://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/pet-memorial-woodland/
http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/pet-memorial-woodland/#respondMon, 13 Feb 2017 13:48:32 +0000http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/?p=2013We understand that losing a pet can be an emotional time, no doubt your pet was part of your family, as well as a great friend. The loss of a pet […]

]]>We understand that losing a pet can be an emotional time, no doubt your pet was part of your family, as well as a great friend.

The loss of a pet affects us all at some time in our lives and this is why the Woofie Hotel has created a Memorial Woodland in the beautiful Worcestershire countryside, for people to remember their wonderful animals and to share their loss with others.

Pet owners are invited to scatter or bury the ashes of their beloved pets around the site for a small donation of £40

Your donation goes towards the planting and upkeep of the Woodland and to support the Woofie Hotels chosen animal charity “The Cane Corso UK and Molosser Rescue”

If you are not local to the Woodland please contact the Woofie Hotel who will happily recieve your pets ashes by post/recorded delivery and will scatter or bury the ashes on your behalf.

]]>http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/pet-memorial-woodland/feed/02013Help raise funds for the rescue while your shop on-linehttp://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/raise-funds/
http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/raise-funds/#respondMon, 16 Jan 2017 13:51:03 +0000http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/?p=1974As most of you who have either worked with or adopted a Rescue from the Cane Corso UK & Molosser rescue will be aware, it is a solely volunteer funded rescue and […]

]]>As most of you who have either worked with or adopted a Rescue from the Cane Corso UK & Molosser rescue will be aware, it is a solely volunteer funded rescue and relies on Fundraising activities such as its Fun Day in July and kind donations from its friends in the Cane Corso world to generate the much needed income to keep the rescue running.

Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.

After you’ve checked out, that retailer will make a donation to your good cause for no extra cost whatsoever!

There are no catches or hidden charges and the Cane Corso UK & Molosser rescue will be really grateful for your donations, I would ask that all subscribers to the Rescues Website and Blog to please sign up for this where possible, maybe even encourage your friends to sign up as well (everyone who signs up is possible extra funding for the rescue) by doing so you are helping the Rescue receive funds with not extra cost to yourself, apart from about 5 minutes of your time setting it your easyfundraising account.

]]>http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/raise-funds/feed/01974The Cane Corso is not the perfect breed for everyonehttp://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/1963-2/
http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/1963-2/#respondTue, 20 Dec 2016 11:42:17 +0000http://canecorsoukmolosserrescue.co.uk/?p=1963Interested in getting a Cane Corso? You must be or you wouldn’t be reading this. You’ve already heard how marvellous the Cane Corso is. Well, I think you should also […]

]]>Interested in getting a Cane Corso? You must be or you wouldn’t be reading this.

You’ve already heard how marvellous the Cane Corso is. Well, I think you should also hear, before it’s too late, that

THE CANE CORSO IS NOT THE PERFECT BREED FOR EVERYONE.

As a breed they have a few features that some people find charming, but that some people find mildly unpleasant and some people find downright intolerable.

There are different breeds for different needs. There are over 200 purebred breeds of dogs in the world. Maybe you’d be better off with some other breed. Maybe you’d be better off with a cat. Maybe you’d be better off with goldfish, a parakeet, a hamster, or some house plants.

DON’T GET A CANE CORSO if you are attracted to the breed chiefly by its appearance. Once they grow out of their “cute” puppy stage, the Cane Corso is a ~100+ lb. dog that requires heavy socialization and training by an experienced “alpha” owner, as they are not a “happy-go lucky” mastiff – they will not “love” everyone they meet. They are indifferent to other people and dogs and VERY protective of their family and home. CC’s are unique, intensely loyal, protective, sensitive, and serious dogs – traits that require thoughtful consideration before adopting a dog.

DON’T GET A CANE CORSO if you don’t intend to educate (train) your dog.

Basic obedience and household rules training is not optional for the Cane Corso. As an absolute minimum, you must teach him to reliably respond to commands to come, to lie down, to stay, and to walk at your side, on or off leash and regardless of temptations. You must also teach him to respect your household rules: e.g., is he allowed to get on the furniture? Is he allowed to beg at the table? What you allow or forbid is unimportant; but it is critical that you, not the dog, make these choices and that you enforce your rules consistently. You must commit yourself to attending an 8 to 10 week series of weekly lessons at a local obedience club or professional trainer and to doing one or two short (5 to 20 minutes) homework sessions per day. As commands are learned, they must be integrated into your daily life by being used whenever appropriate and enforced consistently.

Young CC puppies are relatively easy to train: they are eager to please, intelligent, and calm-natured, with a relatively good attention span. Once a CC has learned something, he tends to retain it well. Your cute, sweet little Cane Corso puppy will grow up to be a large, powerful dog with a highly self-assertive personality and the determination to finish whatever he starts. If he has grown up respecting you and your rules, then all his physical and mental strength will work for you. But if he has grown up without rules and guidance from you, surely he will make his own rules, and his physical and mental powers will often act in opposition to your needs and desires.

For example: he may tow you down the street as if competing in a weight pull trial; he may grab food off the table; he may forbid your guests entry to his home. This training cannot be delegated to someone else, e.g., by sending the dog away to “boarding school,” because the relationship of respect and obedience is personal between the dog and the individual who does the training. This is true of all dogs to a greater or lesser degree, but definitely to a very great degree in CC’s.

While you definitely may want the help of an experienced trainer to teach you how to train your dog, you yourself must actually train your Cane Corso. As each lesson is well learned, then the rest of the household (except young children) must also work with the dog, insisting he obey them as well.

Many of the CC’s that are rescued from pounds and shelters show clearly that they have received little or no basic training, neither in obedience nor in household department; yet these same dogs respond well to such training by the rescuer or the adopter.

It seems likely that a failure to train the dog is a significant cause of CC abandonment. If you don’t intend to educate your dog, preferably during puppyhood, you would be better off with a breed that is both small and socially submissive, e.g., a Shetland Sheepdog. Such a dog does require training, but a little bit goes further than with a Cane Corso. CC’s can, with adequate training, excel at such working competitions as field trials and hunt tests, obedience, agility, and tracking.

DON’T GET A CANE CORSO if you lack leadership (self-assertive) personality. Dogs do not believe in social equality.

They live in a social hierarchy led by a pack-leader (Alpha). The alpha dog is generally benevolent, affectionate, and non-bullying towards his subordinates; but there is never any doubt in his mind or in theirs that the alpha is the boss and makes the rules.

Whatever the breed, if you do not assume the leadership, the dog will do so sooner or later, and with more or less unpleasant consequences for the abdicating owner. Like the untrained dog, the pack leader dog makes his own rules and enforces them against other members of the household by means of a dominant physical posture and a hard-eyed stare, followed by a snarl, then a knockdown blow or a bite. Breeds differ in tendencies towards social dominance; and individuals within a breed differ considerably.

CC’s as a breed tend to be of a socially dominant personality. You really cannot afford to let a Cane Corso become your boss. You do not have to have the personality or mannerisms of a Marine boot camp Sergeant, but you do have to have the calm, quiet self-assurance and self assertion of the successful parent (“Because I’m your mother, that’s why.”) or successful grade-school teacher.

If you think you might have difficulty asserting yourself calmly and confidently to exercise leadership, then choose a breed known for its socially subordinate disposition, such as a Golden Retriever or a Shetland Sheepdog, and be sure to ask the breeder to select one of the more submissive pups in the litter for you. If the whole idea of “being the boss” frightens or repels you, don’t get a dog at all. Cats don’t expect leadership. A caged bird or hamster, or fish doesn’t need leadership or household rules. Leadership and training are inextricably intertwined: leadership personality enables you to train your dog, and being trained by you reinforces your dog’s perception of you as the alpha.DON’T GET A CANE CORSO if you want a totally unaggressive and unprotective dog. Most CC’s have an assertive and confident personality. When confronted with a threat, a proper Cane Corso will be somewhat more ready to fight than to flee.

Thus he may respond aggressively in situations where many other breeds back down. Most CC’s have some inclination to act aggressively to repel intruders on their territory (i.e.,your home) and to counteract assaults upon their pack mates (you and your family). Without training and leadership from you to guide him, the dog cannot judge correctly whom to repel and whom to tolerate.

Without training and leadership, sooner or later he may injure an innocent person who will successfully sue you for more than you own. With good training and leadership from you, he can be profoundly valuable as a defender of your home and family.

If you feel no need of an assertive dog, if you are embarrassed by a barking dog at your door, or if you have the slightest doubts of your ability and willingness to supply the essential socialization, training and leadership, then please choose one of the many breeds noted for thoroughly unaggressive temperament, such as a Sheltie or a Golden Retriever.

“I first wrote this article nearly 10 years ago. Since then it has become a classic of Bouvier literature, reprinted many times. Since then I have spent nearly 5 years in Bouvier Rescue, personally rescuing, rehabilitating, and placing 3 or 4 per year and assisting in the placement of others. Very little has needed revision in this new addition…..I give my permission freely to all who wish to reprint and distribute it in hopes of saving innocent Bouviers (note: it is CC’s here!) from neglect and abandonment by those who should never have acquired them in the first place.”

Please remember to have a look at the rest of our website and the rescues we presently have with us looking for forever homes, if you think that you might be their forever home please download the CCUKMR_Adoption_Form and return completed to the rescue's email address.